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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.24, 10,999.62 and 2,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.24, 10,999.62 and 2,715 is: 4,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.24 : 10,999.62 = 2,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.24/10,999.62 = 2,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.24x = 10,999.62 × 2,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.24x = 29,863,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,968.30/7,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.30

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